Usick, Patricia: Adventures in Egypt and Nubia

Title
Adventures in Egypt and Nubia, the Travels of William John Bankes (1786-1855)

Publisher
David Brown Book Co; 2002

Dr Usick describes the extraordinary travels of Egyptologist William Bankes, and it is invaluable that she often quotes humorous parts from his correspondence. An incredible good read that provides an insight view into travelling and exploration in the early 19th century.